Thank you, David.

The way I saw it, Beth was starting her independence at the beginning of the episode.

And by the way, Hollywood doesn't always play for the intelligent audience. See the goofs page!

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I'm just thankful that my cable has at least one station airing the Columbo's at least once a week.

This episode is one of my favourites. I really enjoy the interplay between Beth and Columbo - as someone has noted she does have a very sharp tongue.

I also like the fact that Columbo really does appear to be stumped at how to prove that Beth committed the murder. The inquest clears her and she explains away two of the further clues that Columbo finds.

I love the scene with the lightbulb in the boardroom and the final scene - a great line from Columbo to defuse the situation.

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